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Show Notes
Everyone's favourite gnostic raconteur, Miguel Conner, returns to the show this week to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis.
The book becomes an entryway into a wide-ranging discussion on the role of shamans, cultural transformation, fate and the destiny of America. (Mere trifles!)
Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Occult Elvis
04:03 The Spirituality of Rock Music
07:54 Elvis as a Magician and Shaman
11:52 The Blue Light Phenomenon
15:54 Elvis's Influence on American Identity
19:53 Elvis's Mystical Interests and Books
23:47 The Legacy of Elvis in Modern Culture
34:37 Exploring Fate and Free Will
37:56 The Wounded Healer: Elvis and Addiction
40:06 The Search for Self: Elvis's Identity Crisis
46:52 Elvis as a Cultural Trickster
51:10 The Archetype of the Shaman in Modern Fame
57:52 Elvis: A Reflection of Post-War America
Show Notes